Denali National Park and Preserve
Weather History, Monthly Averages & Best Time to Visit
AKAlaska1,700 ft
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Best Time to Visit
RecommendedJune - August
Late June to early August offers the longest days and mildest weather.
AvoidSeptember - May (most facilities closed, extreme cold)
Tip: Book accommodations early - Alaska parks have limited capacity and fill quickly.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Fairbanks, AK, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 74°F / Low: 48°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 2°F / Low: -14°F
Jan
2°/ -14°
💧 1.7"
❄️ 0.8"
Feb
13°/ -10°
💧 2.1"
❄️ 1.3"
Mar
29°/ 0°
💧 1.9"
❄️ 0.9"
Apr
47°/ 20°
💧 2.5"
❄️ 1.1"
May
64°/ 34°
💧 2.2"
❄️ 0.6"
Jun
73°/ 46°
💧 3.9"
Jul
74°/ 48°
💧 5.1"
Aug
67°/ 43°
💧 4.2"
Sep
55°/ 33°
💧 3.1"
❄️ 1.5"
Oct
35°/ 18°
💧 2.8"
❄️ 1.0"
Nov
12°/ -3°
💧 2.2"
❄️ 1.0"
Dec
4°/ -11°
💧 2.8"
❄️ 1.3"
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.
Data from Fairbanks, AK. Expect ~6°F cooler at elevation.
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Official NPS Websitenps.gov/dena
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